Du Quoin's George Signs With Miners

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Story Created:
Mar 27, 2013 at 8:24 PM CST

Story Updated:
Mar 27, 2013 at 10:27 PM CST

MARION -- Former SIU pitcher and Du Quoin native Bryant George is coming back to Southern Illinois.

George signed a contract to play for the Southern Illinois Miners Wednesday. He returns to the area after spending three years in the Los Angeles Angels organization. George was selected by the Angels in the 13th round of the 2010 amateur draft.

In three seasons with the Angels, Bryant made 80 appearances, striking out 109 batters to go along with an 8-4 record.